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Two Erie County Sheriff Deputies died over the weekend
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Two deputies from the Erie County Sheriff's Office passed away over the weekend. Deputy Matthew "OC" O'Connell and Deputy Brian Kostelny from the Jail Management Division both died according to the sheriff's office's Facebook page. 2 On Your Side reached out to a spokesperson for the...
Police announce traffic, parking restrictions this week during services for Corey Comperatore
Police have announced times and roads that will be affected over the next several days by the viewing and funeral services for Corey Comperatore, who was killed Saturday while attending Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s campaign rally in Butler County. Traffic restrictions begin Wednesday in Freeport, according to Chris...
Western New Yorkers at Trump rally share what they saw during shooting
A number of Western New Yorkers made the few-hour drive to Butler, Pa. on Saturday to attend the rally held in support of former U.S. President Donald Trump. They shared with WBEN their accounts of what they heard and saw. Read more here:
Major Drug Bust: Two Arrested in Erie County Narcotics Investigation
(WNY News Now) – Buffalo – Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announces that 42-year-old Dewayne A. Vass of Getzville was arraigned on Saturday morning before Buffalo City Court Judge Diane Y. Wray, also acting as an Amherst Town Court Justice, on two counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the First Degree (Class “A-I” felonies), four counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree (Class “B” felonies), one count of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree (Class “C” violent felony), and six counts of Criminal Use of Drug Paraphernalia in the Second Degree, and one count of Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Class “A” misdemeanors).
'We need to tighten our borders': Erie County Sheriff sends message after drug busts in Buffalo and Amherst
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Fentanyl, cocaine, cash, guns, drugs and more. That's what authorities say they found after a large investigation into illegal drug dealing in Western New York. "What can we do to stop this," Erie County Sheriff John Garcia asked while speaking Tuesday in Buffalo at a...
Man injured in shooting inside Buffalo residence
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Police are investigating a shooting that occurred inside a residence on Tuesday night in Buffalo, officials said. A 25-year-old male was struck by gunfire while inside a residence on the 100 block of Smith Street, according to Buffalo Police. South District officers responded to the call just before 11 p.m. Tuesday. […]
Niagara County Sheriff's Office looking for a missing 15-year-old
NIAGARA COUNTY, N.Y. — The Niagara County Sheriff's Office is looking for the community's help in locating 15-year-old Jaedyn T. Birdsong. Jaedyn went missing in the area of Old Niagara Road and Lake Avenue in Lockport. He was last seen wearing a black head covering, a white shirt, and black sweatpants according to police.
Man killed in motorcycle crash on Ohio Turnpike
SWANTON, Ohio (WTVG) - A man is dead after a crash on the Ohio Turnpike in Fulton County on Monday, authorities said. 65-year-old Daniel Kirst, of Akron, New York, died from the injuries he suffered in the single-vehicle motorcycle crash on the turnpike in Franklin Township on July 15, according to Ohio State Highway Patrol.
Buffalo woman sentenced to prison for lying to FBI in murder investigation
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Buffalo woman was sentenced to 30 days in prison and two years of supervised release after being convicted of making a materially false statement during a murder investigation, the United States District Attorney’s Office said Tuesday. In March 2023, Deandre Wilson, of Buffalo, was convicted by a federal jury and […]
'Your drugs are not safe': Law enforcement agencies announce drug bust
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Erie County Sheriff’s office is sending a message to the public today: “Your drugs are not safe”. Erie County law enforcement officials stood beside local, state, and federal agencies today as they announced three recent arrests and several drug seizures. Leaders say the...
Lockport man arrested on drug charges
On July 10, 2024, Sheriff Filicetti announced the arrest of Christopher D. Ventura, 57 of Lockport, NY. Following an investigation by the Niagara County Drug Task Force, Ventura was arrested on the following felony charges:. Two counts of criminal possession of a controlled Substance with intent to sell 3rd degree.
Former Jericho Road employee accused of stealing over $500,000
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – A former employee of Jericho Road Community Health Center is being accused of stealing approximately $570,000 from the nonprofit. The employee, Dejan Karlovic, appeared before a federal magistrate on Monday and is charged with stealing from an organization that receives federal funds. Dr. Myron Glick, the center’s founder and CEO, said […]
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